Tabulam at a glance
Median house
$405,000
-17.2% over 12 months
Median unit
$168,480
Population
508
Median age 51
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $405,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (10 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $168,480, roughly 58% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-17.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $81,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Tabulam on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -17.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Tabulam.
Median house price
$405,000
-17.2% over the past year. Median unit price $168,480.
Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$405,000
-17.2% annual growth
$168,480
508
Median age: 51
Rental data as of October 2026
5-year trajectory
at -17.2%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
-61%
2026
$405K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Tabulam.
Tabulam's median house price is $405,000 (median of 10 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2469 (NSW), Richmond Valley Council.
Tabulam (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $405,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -17.2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Tabulam has roughly 508 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tabulam scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tabulam's population at 508, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
508
Median age
51
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $405,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $168,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-17.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
57
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tabulam.
Local schools for Tabulam
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tabulam Public School
Drake Public School
Bonalbo Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tabulam.
- What is the median house price in Tabulam?
- The median house price in Tabulam, NSW 2469 is $405,000 (median of 10 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $168,480. Annual growth is -17.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Tabulam?
- A useful starting point is the Tabulam median house price of $405,000 (units $168,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Tabulam a good investment?
- On the published figures, Tabulam's median house price fell 17.2% over 12 months, to $405,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Tabulam, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Tabulam is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Tabulam postcode?
- Tabulam is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Tabulam?
- Tabulam is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What schools are in Tabulam?
- There are 6 schools serving Tabulam on this page, including Tabulam Public School, Drake Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Tabulam?
- Tabulam has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tabulam?
- Tabulam is close to Boomoodeerie, Clover Park, Pagans Flat, Jacksons Flat, Sandilands.
- What is the population of Tabulam?
- The population of Tabulam is approximately 508 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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